carcinoma /car·ci·no·ma/ (kahr″sĭ-no´mah) pl. carcinomas, carcino´mata a malignant new growth made up of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate surrounding tissues and to give rise to metastases.
squamous cell carcinoma,
carcinoma [kahr″sĭ-no´mah] (pl. carcinomas, carcino´mata)
carcinoma (kär´sinō´m
),
squamous cell carcinoma
Patient discussion about squamous cell carcinoma.
acinar carcinoma , acinic cell carcinoma, acinous carcinoma a slow-growing malignant tumor with acinic cells in small glandlike structures, usually in the pancreas or salivary glands.
adenocystic carcinoma , adenoid cystic carcinoma cylindroma; carcinoma marked by cylinders or bands of hyaline or mucinous stroma separating or surrounded by nests or cords of small epithelial cells, occurring particularly in the salivary glands.
adenosquamous carcinoma
1. adenoacanthoma.
2. a diverse category of bronchogenic carcinoma, with areas of glandular, squamous, and large-cell differentiation.
adnexal carcinoma that arising from, or forming structures resembling, the cutaneous appendages, particularly the sweat or sebaceous glands.
adrenocortical carcinoma a malignant adrenal cortical tumor that can cause endocrine disorders such as Cushing's syndrome or adrenogenital syndrome.
alveolar carcinoma bronchioloalveolar c.
ameloblastic carcinoma a type of ameloblastoma in which malignant epithelial transformation has occurred, with metastases usually resembling squamous cell carcinoma.
apocrine carcinoma
1. carcinoma of an apocrine gland.
2. a rare breast malignancy with a ductal or acinar growth pattern and apocrine secretions.
basal cell carcinoma an epithelial tumor of the skin that seldom metastasizes but has the potential for local invasion and destruction; it usually occurs as one or several small pearly nodules with central depressions on the sun-exposed skin of older adults.
bronchioloalveolar carcinoma a variant type of adenocarcinoma of the lung, with columnar to cuboidal cells lining the alveolar septa and projecting into alveolar spaces.
bronchogenic carcinoma any of a group of carcinomas of the lung, so called because it arises from the epithelium of the bronchial tree.
cholangiocellular carcinoma a rare primary carcinoma of the liver originating in bile duct cells.
chorionic carcinoma choriocarcinoma.
clear cell carcinoma
1. see under adenocarcinoma.
colloid carcinoma mucinous c.
cribriform carcinoma
2. an adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lactiferous ducts, one of the subtypes of ductal carcinoma in situ.
ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) any of a large group of in situ carcinomas of the lactiferous ducts.
embryonal carcinoma a highly malignant, primitive form of carcinoma, probably of germinal cell or teratomatous derivation, usually arising in a gonad.
carcinoma en cuirasse carcinoma of the skin manifest as areas of thickening and induration over large areas of the thorax, frequently as a result of metastasis from a primary breast lesion.
endometrioid carcinoma that characterized by glandular patterns resembling those of the endometrium, occurring in the uterine fundus and ovaries.
epidermoid carcinoma squamous cell c.
carcinoma ex mixed tumor , carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma a type of malignant pleomorphic adenoma usually occurring in the salivary glands of older adults; an epithelial malignancy arises in a preexisting mixed tumor.
follicular carcinoma of thyroid gland a type of thyroid gland carcinoma with many follicles.
hepatocellular carcinoma primary carcinoma of the liver cells; it has been associated with chronic hepatitis B virus infection, some types of cirrhosis, and hepatitis C virus infection.
carcinoma in si´tu a neoplastic entity wherein the tumor cells are still confined to the epithelium of origin, without invasion of the basement membrane; the likelihood of subsequent invasive growth is presumed to be high.
intraductal carcinoma
1. any carcinoma of the epithelium of a duct.
Hürthle cell carcinoma a malignant Hürthle cell tumor.
inflammatory carcinoma of the breast a highly malignant carcinoma of the breast, with pink to red skin discoloration, tenderness, edema, and rapid enlargement.
large cell carcinoma a bronchogenic tumor of undifferentiated (anaplastic) cells of large size.
invasive lobular carcinoma an invasive type of carcinoma of the breast characterized by linear growth into desmoplastic stroma around the terminal part of the lobules of the mammary glands; usually developing from lobular carcinoma in situ.
lobular carcinoma
2. see lobular c. in situ.
lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) a type of precancerous neoplasia found in the lobules of mammary glands, progressing slowly, sometimes to invasive lobular carcinoma after many years.
medullary carcinoma that composed mainly of epithelial elements with little or no stroma; commonly occurring in the breast and thyroid gland.
meningeal carcinoma primary or secondary carcinomatous infiltration of the meninges, particularly the pia and arachnoid.
Merkel cell carcinoma a rapidly growing malignant dermal or subcutaneous tumor occurring on sun-exposed areas in middled-aged or older adults and containing irregular anastomosing trabeculae and small dense granules typical of Merkel cells.
mucinous carcinoma adenocarcinoma producing significant amounts of mucin.
mucoepidermoid carcinoma a malignant epithelial tumor of glandular tissue, particularly the salivary glands, characterized by acini with mucus-producing cells and by malignant squamous elements.
nasopharyngeal carcinoma a malignant tumor arising in the epithelial lining of the nasopharynx, seen most often in people of Chinese ancestry. The Epstein-Barr virus has been implicated as a causative agent.
non–small cell carcinoma , non–small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) a general term comprising all lung carcinomas except small-cell carcinoma.
oat cell carcinoma a form of small cell carcinoma in which the cells are round or elongated, have scanty cytoplasm, and clump poorly.
papillary carcinoma carcinoma in which there are papillary excrescences.
renal cell carcinoma clear cell carcinoma; carcinoma of the renal parenchyma, composed of tubular cells in varying arrangements.
scirrhous carcinoma carcinoma with a hard structure owing to the formation of dense connective tissue in the stroma.
sebaceous carcinoma carcinoma of the sebaceous glands, usually occurring as a hard yellow nodule on the eyelid.
carcinoma sim´plex an undifferentiated carcinoma.
signet-ring cell carcinoma a highly malignant mucus-secreting tumor in which the cells are anaplastic, with nuclei displaced to one side by a globule of mucus.
small cell carcinoma , small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) a common, highly malignant form of bronchogenic carcinoma in the wall of a major bronchus, usually in middle-aged smokers, composed of small, oval, undifferentiated hematoxyphilic cells.
spindle cell carcinoma carcinoma, usually of the squamous cell type, marked by fusiform development of rapidly proliferating cells.
squamous cell carcinoma
1. an initially local carcinoma developed from squamous epithelium and characterized by cuboid cells and keratinization.
2. the form occurring in the skin, usually originating in sun-damaged areas or preexisting lesions.
3. a form of bronchogenic carcinoma, usually in middle-aged smokers, generally forming polypoid or sessile masses obstructing the bronchial airways.
terminal duct carcinoma a slow-growing, locally invasive, malignant neoplasm composed of myoepithelial and ductal elements, occurring in the minor salivary glands.
transitional cell carcinoma a malignant tumor arising from a transitional type of stratified epithelium, usually affecting the urinary bladder.
tubular carcinoma
1. an adenocarcinoma in which the cells are arranged in the form of tubules.
2. a type of breast cancer in which small glandlike structures are formed and infiltrate the stroma, usually developing from a ductal carcinoma in situ.
verrucous carcinoma a variety of locally invasive squamous cell carcinoma with a predilection for the buccal mucosa but also affecting other oral soft tissues and the larynx; sometimes used for the similar Buschke-Löwenstein tumor on the genitals.
| squamous cell carcinoma n. A carcinoma that arises from squamous epithelium and is the most common form of skin cancer. Also called cancroid, epidermoid carcinoma. |
squamous cell carcinoma,
a slow-growing malignant tumor of squamous epithelium, frequently found in the lungs and skin and occurring also in the anus, cervix, larynx, nose, and bladder. The neoplastic cells characteristically resemble prickle cells and form keratin pearls. Also called epidermoid carcinoma.
carcinoma [kahr″sĭ-no´mah] (pl. carcinomas, carcino´mata)
a malignant new growth made up of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate surrounding tissues and to give rise to metastases. A form of cancer, carcinoma makes up the majority of the cases of malignancy of the breast, uterus, intestinal tract, skin, and tongue.
adenocystic carcinoma (adenoid cystic carcinoma) carcinoma marked by cylinders or bands of hyaline or mucinous stroma separated or surrounded by nests or cords of small epithelial cells, occurring in the mammary and salivary glands, and mucous glands of the respiratory tract. Called also cylindroma.
alveolar carcinoma bronchioloalveolar carcinoma.
basal cell carcinoma the most common form of skin cancer, consisting of an epithelial tumor of the skin originating from neoplastic differentiation of basal cells, rarely metastatic but locally invasive and aggressive. It usually occurs as small pearly nodules or plaques on the face of an older adult, particularly on a sun-exposed area of someone with fair skin. It has been divided into numerous subtypes on the basis of clinical and histological characteristics.
basosquamous carcinoma carcinoma that histologically exhibits both basal and squamous elements.
bile duct carcinoma
bronchioalveolar carcinoma (bronchiolar carcinoma) (bronchioloalveolar carcinoma) (bronchoalveolar carcinoma) a variant type of adenocarcinoma of the lung, with columnar to cuboidal epithelial cells lining the alveolar septa and projecting into alveolar spaces in branching papillary formations. Called also alveolar carcinoma or adenocarcinoma and bronchiolar, bronchioloalveolar, or bronchoalveolar adenocarcinoma.
bronchogenic carcinoma any of a large group of carcinomas of the lung, so called because they arise from the epithelium of the bronchial tree. Four primary subtypes are distinguished: adenocarcinoma of the lung, large cell carcinoma, small cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.
cholangiocellular carcinoma a rare type of hepatocellular carcinoma arising from the cholangioles, consisting of two layers of cells surrounding a minute lumen. Called also bile duct carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma.
chorionic carcinoma choriocarcinoma.
clear cell carcinoma
colloid carcinoma mucinous carcinoma.
cylindrical cell carcinoma carcinoma in which the cells are cylindrical or nearly so.
embryonal carcinoma a highly malignant germ cell tumor that is a primitive form of carcinoma, probably of primitive embryonal cell derivation; it usually arises in a gonad and may be found either in pure form or as part of a mixed germ cell tumor.
epidermoid carcinoma squamous cell carcinoma.
giant cell carcinoma a poorly differentiated, highly malignant, epithelial neoplasm containing many large multinucleated tumor cells, such as occurs in the lungs.
hepatocellular carcinoma primary carcinoma of the liver cells with hepatomegaly, jaundice, hemoperitoneum, and other symptoms of the presence of an abdominal mass. It is rare in North America and Western Europe but is one of the most common malignancies in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and elsewhere. A strong association seems to exist with chronic hepatitis B virus infection.
Hürthle cell carcinoma a malignant Hürthle cell tumor.
carcinoma in si´tu a neoplasm whose tumor cells are confined to the epithelium of origin, without invasion of the basement membrane; the likelihood of subsequent invasive growth is presumed to be high.
large cell carcinoma a type of bronchogenic carcinoma of undifferentiated (anaplastic) cells of large size, a variety of squamous cell carcinoma that has undergone further dedifferentiation.
medullary carcinoma that composed mainly of epithelial elements with little or no stroma.
mucinous carcinoma an adenocarcinoma that produces significant amounts of mucin.
nasopharyngeal carcinoma a malignant tumor arising in the epithelial lining of the nasopharynx, occurring at high frequency in people of Chinese descent. The epstein-barr virus has been implicated as a causative agent.
non–small cell carcinoma a general term comprising all lung carcinomas except small cell carcinoma, and including adenocarcinoma of the lung, large cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.
oat cell carcinoma a form of small cell carcinoma in which the cells are round or elongated and slightly larger than lymphocytes; they have scanty cytoplasm and clump poorly.
papillary carcinoma carcinoma in which there are papillary growths that are irregular in nature arising from otherwise normal tissue; it can occur in the thyroid gland, the breast, or the bladder. Called also papillocarcinoma.
renal cell carcinoma carcinoma of the renal parenchyma, composed of tubular cells in varying arrangements; called also clear cell carcinoma.
scirrhous carcinoma carcinoma with a hard structure owing to the formation of dense connective tissue in the stroma. Called also fibrocarcinoma.
carcinoma sim´plex an undifferentiated carcinoma.
small cell carcinoma a common, highly malignant form of bronchogenic carcinoma in the wall of a major bronchus, occurring mainly in middle-aged individuals with a history of tobacco smoking; it is radiosensitive and has small oval undifferentiated cells. Metastasis to the hilum and to mediastinal lymph nodes is common.
spindle cell carcinoma squamous cell carcinoma marked by development of rapidly proliferating spindle cells.
squamous cell carcinoma
1. carcinoma developed from squamous epithelium, having cuboid cells and characterized by keratinization. Initially local and superficial, the lesion may later invade and metastasize.
2. the form occurring in the skin, usually originating in sun-damaged areas or preexisting lesions.
3. in the lung, one of the most common types of bronchogenic carcinoma, generally forming polypoid or sessile masses that obstruct the airways of the bronchi. It usually occurs in middle-aged individuals with a history of smoking. There is frequent invasion of blood and lymphatic vessels with metastasis to regional lymph nodes and other sites. Called also epidermoid carcinoma.
transitional cell carcinoma a malignant tumor arising from a transitional type of stratified epithelium, usually affecting the urinary bladder.
verrucous carcinoma
1. a variety of squamous cell carcinoma that has a predilection for the buccal mucosa but also affects other oral soft tissue and the larynx. It is slow-growing and somewhat invasive.
2. Buschke-Löwenstein tumor, so called because it is histologically similar to the oral lesion.
carcinoma (kär´sinō´m
),n a malignant epithelial tumor. Also called
cancer.
cancer.
carcinoma, adenoid cystic,
n a salivary gland malignancy of ductal and myoepithelial cells that may arise in both major and minor salivary glands. Although it grows slowly, perineural invasion and its relentless nature makes long-term survival poor.
carcinoma, basal cell
n an epithelial neoplasm with a basic structure resembling the basal cells of the epidermis. It develops from basal cells of the epidermis or from the outer cells of hair follicles or sebaceous glands, particularly the middle third of the face. It rarely, if ever, metastasizes but is locally invasive. It does not arise from oral mucosa. It develops as a plaque that then ulcerates in the center, becoming indurated.
carcinoma, basosquamous,
n a carcinoma that histologically exhibits both basal and squamous elements. It may occasionally be seen in the oral cavity; considered to have a greater tendency to metastasize than does basal cell carcinoma.
carcinoma, epidermoid
n a malignant epithelial neoplasm with cells resembling those of the epidermis. The term
squamous cell carcinoma is used for intraoral lesions of this nature. See also carcinoma, squamous cell (SCC).
squamous cell carcinoma is used for intraoral lesions of this nature. See also carcinoma, squamous cell (SCC).
carcinoma, exophytic,
n a malignant epithelial neoplasm with marked outward growth similar to a wart or papilloma.
carcinoma in situ,
n a dysplastic epithelial disease involving the skin and mucous membranes and considered to be precancerous. Dysplasia (premature keratinization) is evident, but no invasion has yet occurred.
carcinoma, intraepithelial,
n See carcinoma in situ.
n a malignant epithelial tumor of the salivary gland characterized by acini with mucus-producing cells.
carcinoma, squamous cell (SCC),
n the second most common skin cancer after basal cell carcinoma. It arises from the epidermis or oral mucosa and resembles the squamous cells that comprise most of the upper layers. It may occur on all areas of the body, including the mucous membranes, but is most common in areas exposed to the sun. Risk factors include actinic (sun) damage, alcohol use, and tobacco use.
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Squamous cell carcinoma.
carcinoma, transitional cell,
n a malignant tumor arising from a transitional type of stratified epithelium.
carcinoma, verrucous,
n a squamous cell carcinoma, usually intraoral, that is exophytic and has a papillary appearance. Associated with spit tobacco.
squamous
scaly or platelike.
squamous bone
the pars squamosa, or squamous portion of the temporal bone.
squamous cell carcinoma
a carcinoma arising from squamous epithelium; relatively common, locally invasive and occasionally metastatic. In animals they occur on the conjunctiva, the mouth, salivary duct, stomach, trachea and bronchi, prostate, penis, prepuce, vulva, urinary bladder and skin. See also specific organ locations.
squamous eddy
a common histological pattern in neoplastic and hyperplastic epidermal disorders. They are whorl-like patterns of squamoid cells.
squamous metaplasia
affected cells are converted to a squamous stratified type from the surface of which squames are shed.
ocular squamous cell carcinoma
that arising from squamous epithelium and having cuboid cells. Squamous cell carcinoma around the eye, also known as cancer eye, is a common neoplasm in cattle, especially those breeds with little pigment in the eyelids. Sunlight, viruses, skin pigmentation and heredity are all thought to be involved in causing the disease. Lesions begin on the third eyelid, unpigmented eyelid or vascular cornea. They are fungating masses of tissue, usually ulcerated, necrotic and apparently painful. They grow rapidly and commonly invade the local lymph nodes. Similar lesions occur on the eyeball and eyelid of the horse. What makes the cattle disease so remarkable is the high prevalence rate. Called also cancer eye.
Squamous cell carcinomas are among the most common skin tumors in dogs and cats. They are particularly common in sun-exposed areas of skin such as the pinnae, eyelids or noses of white cats. Tumors are locally invasive and slow to metastasize.
squamous papilloma
the common papilloma in all species except cattle and deer. Composed largely of epithelial tissue in contrast to fibropapillomas but many lesions are intermediate in type.
squamous pearl
see horn pearls.
squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell cancer Oncology A malignant epithelial neoplasm that arises in squamous cells of skin, hollow organs, respiratory and GI mucosa, either de novo or in actinic keratosis, or other lesions; SCCs have a
high cure rate if treated early; 90+% occur on skin regularly exposed to sunlight or other UV radiation; SCC is more common in Pts with a genetic predisposition, especially those with light skin–↓ melanin in skin and eyes, exposure to
chemicals, radiation, arsenic–present in some herbicides; SCC is more aggressive than BCC and carries a slight risk of metastasis if untreated for a long period of time Clinical Asymptomatic early, pain if ulcerated. See Actinic keratosis, Basal cell carcinoma, Skin cancer.
Patient discussion about squamous cell carcinoma.
Q. what is the most accurate pathological test to identify the primary source of a cystic mass in the neck? the mass was removed. Pathologist was unable to identify the source and diagnosed the mass as a branchilogic carcinmoa (which is extremely rare, if exists at all). Therefore, I am looking for the most updated test and examinations that can be applied to blocks of the mass and determine their origin (primary source)
A. Pathologic examinaions under a microscope are the most accurate ones there are, and sometimes even they don't help to identify the cell types. I do not have any other ideas on other tests you can do, and I believe you should follow the treatment your doctors will advise you based on this diagnosis they have made.
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